On the recordOctober 20, 1905
It is a matter of special pride to us that our nation, the American nation, should have undertaken the performance of this world duty.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is a matter of special pride to us that our nation, the American nation, should have undertaken the performance of this world duty.
Remarks in Jacksonville, Florida
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